I bought a 1999 which did not have any rear brakes. So I placed new pads on it and it still does not have any brakes.
I took off the Reservoir top and pushed down the pedal, but it appears that there is no fluid movement.
What do I need to check next?

pearlgreenwing wrote:I bought a 1999 which did not have any rear brakes. So I placed new pads on it and it still does not have any brakes.
I took off the Reservoir top and pushed down the pedal, but it appears that there is no fluid movement.
What do I need to check next?

Bleed the left front brake using the rear brake pedal. Make sure you keep brake fluid in the rear brake reservoir (dot 4). You really need to bleed slot through the lines to get it pumping out clear fluid and to get all the air out. This the most common reason the 1500 rear brake does not work.

IMHO it sounds as if the master cylinder has bit the dust. What does the fluid look like, dark brown and nasty, if so it's a sign of water contamination which could result in pitting of the master cylinder bore (as well as other spots) especially if the bike sat for awhile......Mike